Sailing trips in the creek - sunset, snorkelling, full moon cruise... you choose!

Our beach & jetty to take off for sunset sailing!

Sailing trips in the creek - sunset, snorkelling, full moon cruise... you choose!

Watersports in Kilifi with 3Degrees South ! Wakeboard, Kayak, Sailing, Windsurfing and much more!

Beach Volleyball court!

Reception & Bar

Some of our latest Distant Relatives !!

Live music events

Watersports in Kilifi with 3Degrees South ! Wakeboard, Kayak, Sailing, Windsurfing and much more!

Bofa beach... kilometers and kilometers of white sand...

Safe and green surroundings!

Reastaurant ! All you can eat Pizza Nights on Fridays, All you can eat burgers on Tuesdays and a delicious menu ... Come have a little taste!

Watersports in Kilifi with 3Degrees South ! Wakeboard, Kayak, Sailing, Windsurfing and much more!

Watersports in Kilifi with 3Degrees South ! Wakeboard, Kayak, Sailing, Windsurfing and much more!

Diving with Buccaneers Dive Club! All levels - Swim with whalesharks, manta rays, humpback whales if you are lucky!

Diving with Buccaneers Dive Club! All levels - Swim with whalesharks, manta rays, humpback whales if you are lucky!

Reastaurant ! All you can eat Pizza Nights on Fridays, All you can eat burgers on Tuesdays and a delicious menu ... Come have a little taste!

Sailing trips in the creek - sunset, snorkelling, full moon cruise... you choose!

Sailing trips in the creek - sunset, snorkelling, full moon cruise... you choose!

Chillout areas ...

Pool area...

Grab a cocktail and join us for volleyball around sunset!

Vast communal spaces...

Kilifi Creek view from the bridge

New Year's Eve party

Sail with 3 Degrees South!

A cheaper option with little compromise on comfort and tranquillity. Each safari tent is carpeted and can be set up with either one double bed or two single beds. Each tent also contains bed-side tables and solar lights for the evenings. The ceiling of each tent is made of mosquito netting for increased ventilation and all tents are waterproof. Each tent is strategically placed around the compound in a peaceful, shady and comfortable area!

Nestled between the Giriama village of Fumbini and the beautiful emerald waters of Kilifi Creek, Distant Relatives is both a message of optimism and an experimental model of environmentally and socially conscious living. Adventurers from around the world gather here to share tales of the road, mingle with the local community, and enjoy the beautiful ocean views and sunsets that Kenya has to offer. In just one hour’s drive from either Mombasa or Malindi you could be joining us for reef snorkeling trips, moonlit dhow sailing, village walks and beach bonfires, wild cliff adventures, and various live music events.

Distant Relatives is a new and unique ecolodge, hostel and backpackers, and an exceptional budget-friendly alternative to the classic hotels and resorts of the Kenyan Coast. Our accommodation options include camping, dormitories, safari tents, private rooms and beautifully designed ensuite bandas with their own charming private courtyards. Our kitchen serves some of the most delicious, mouth-watering and reasonably priced food on the coast. Wake up to the smell of local Kenyan coffee and go to bed after a plate of fresh seafood, grilled seasonal vegetables, or some of our signature Friday pizzas and free oysters!

At Distant Relatives, our philosophy has always been to work around nature, rather than making nature work around us. For us, caring for the environment and supporting our community will always be a priority and a passion, and we are happy that such efforts have led to our recent certification by Ecotourism Kenya.

Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is staffed by a few travellers and a lot of locals ready with the best advice for your East African trip. In the spirit of Kenya’s tradition of generous hospitality, we look forward to welcoming you to our humble coastal shamba and making your stay in Kilifi the most memorable time you’ve had in East Africa!

KARIBU SANA!

Features

In your room

Garden view

Forest view

Creek view

Shared bathroom

Pets allowed

Breakfast
costs extra

Tea & Coffee
costs extra

Kitchen

WIFI internet
costs extra

Internet
costs extra

Handicap accessible

Around the place

Airport shuttle
costs extra

Beach chairs

Beach towels

Good access roads

Family friendly

Front desk safe

Gift shop

Laundry service
costs extra

Towel and linen service

Restaurant

Bar

Breakfast
costs extra

Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Babysitter
costs extra

Bartender

Boat captain
costs extra

Driver
costs extra

Gardener

Housekeeper

Security guard

Tour guide
costs extra

Handicap accessible

Suitable for elderly

Suitable for events

Parking

Internet
costs extra

Mobile internet reception

Mobile phone reception

Games room

Massage
costs extra

Pool

Private beach

Row boat
costs extra

Sail boat
costs extra

Squash court
costs extra

Water skis
costs extra

Water sports centre

Volleyball court

Yoga
costs extra

Reviews

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CindyKenyaCindy

Everyone was nice and friendly...from the Distant Relatives team (also very helpful) to the other guests. We had a great stay and especially enjoyed the evening volley ball games and the Pizza night on Friday.